We've never been shy about an occasional splurge here on Vitamin G (hello eggnog!). That's what makes life sweet right? Balance. Eat your veggies. Exercise. Get lots of sleep. Enjoy an occasional splurge. Sounds like a recipe for a healthy life, right? I think so anyway.

So, when Starbucks sent me a box of mini French macaroons to taste test over the weekend, I have to say, I was pretty jazzed. The 12-piece macaroon boxes are made in France by Ch?�teau Blanc and will be available at Starbucks stores for a limited time--from December 13 until December 25. Flavors include coffee, pistachio, raspberry (my favorite), chocolate, vanilla, and lemon.

They're not going to win any health awards--they're cookies. But I do love the idea of a mini macaroon with a cup of tea or coffee. Hey, it's the holiday season. That's what I'm telling myself, anyway. And, P.S. three of these cookies clocks in under 150 calories--not bad!